Diego is a seasoned actor with over 20 years of experience in film, theatre, and the creative arts. He holds a degree in Mass Media and Communications from UCAB in Caracas and trained at Estudio Corazza in Madrid. In addition to his theatre work, Diego has contributed to the film industry as an Assistant Director and producer on feature films in Venezuela, Peru, Spain, and Mexico. Currently based in Halifax, he continues to explore his artistic practice through acting and multimedia projects (Nocturne - Noisemakers 2024), including self-publishing a Halifax-inspired coloring book.

Marcus Wong is the administrator for Theatre Nova Scotia. He has worked as a director, actor, and producer in both Hong Kong and Canada. He also worked as an educator, musician, and researcher throughout the years and is very excited to help the theatre scene thrive in Nova Scotia.

Mary Fay Coady is an award winning actor, theatre creator and part-time academic. She is EFT's biggest fan girl, and is happy to be a part of the team.

Leanne Flett (she/her) is a lawyer and live theatre enthusiast from Miramichi, New Brunswick. After earning her law degree from McGill University, Leanne began her legal career in Toronto but now lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.  A long-time member of the theatre community, Leanne earned her first acting role in high school when it was discovered that her loud voice could be heard all the way in the back of the gym/auditorium. She is excited to have a role in supporting local art and artists.

Laura Caswell (she/her) is a producer, performer and educator currently based of Kjipuktuk (Halifax). Laura was the Director of Education at Neptune many years and is currently the Artistic Director of the Stephenville Theatre Festival in Newfoundland. Caswell is a passionate musical theatre and cabaret performer who is a huge advocate of accessibility in theatre. Laura has called the east coast home since 2017 and can often be found at a local craft brewery or patio with her dog-panion Bella. @belladaballdog @thelauracaswell

Diego is a fashion, costume and graphic designer based in Dartmouth/ Punamu’kwati’jk, NS. They have worked with many theatre companies in the Maritimes such as Festival Antigonish, Neptune Theatre, Two Planks and a Passion, Halifax Theatre for Young People, Ships Company Theatre, Eastern Front Theatre and Confederation Centre. Diego is excited and grateful to be part of the board of EFT, and to support a community that welcomed them so warmly during their first years in Nova Scotia.

I'm an experienced worker in communications and PR. I began my career in journalism, and have dovetailed into fundraising and events. I currently work as the Fund Development & Events Coordinator for the AIDS Coalition of NS. I also run my own firm, Parker PR, work on the side as a journalist, and try to ensure that the events and arts & culture communities here are well-represented and that shows have packed crowds. I would love to do the exact same for Eastern Front Theatre.

Annalise (she/her) brings a blend of governance, legal, and arts-sector experience to the Eastern Front Theatre Festival Board of Directors. A former theatre kid and arts administrator, she is passionate about supporting artists and vibrant creative communities. In her free time, she can usually be found reading, attending live performances, or eating food that most people would consider alarmingly spicy.

Kimberley Cody/Fougere is the Director of Offerings and Marketing for a global Healthcare technology and Data company called IQVIA.   She holds a Master's degree in both Neuroscience and Business and is an advocate for the arts, having completed her Theatre Degree from Dalhousie University in 2009; she was a part of Shakespeare by the Sea for two seasons prior to diverging into the healthcare sector.  Kimberley was born in Dartmouth and has always found a space for creativity and positive energy; she believes in the mission and vision of what Eastern Front Theatre is trying to accomplish and wants to leverage her skills to help them achieve it.